Almost four months since its unveiling at the North American Auto Show, Lexus has announced the MSRP for the new 2014 IS sedan. The RWD version of the IS 250 starts at $36,845, while the AWD version starts at $39,380. There is some sticker shock – a good type of sticker shock. The RWD IS 350 starts at $40,360 and the AWD IS 350 starts at $42,595 -- 2% percent cheaper than last year’s model.

All models will be decked out will a bevy of features, including HID headlamps, L-shaped LED daytime running lights, Drive Mode Select, paddle shifters, a dual zone climate control system, a next-generation Remote Touch Interface, Display Audio, a color 4.2 inch TFT multi-information display and 10 airbags. More...

Many thought the era of the large luxury SUV would die out years ago. It didn't die; it simply changed. Now there are more options than ever for buyers looking to combine utility with luxury, and many offer great performance, efficiency, or even both. With all the outstanding options available, we introduce our 2013 guide to the Top 14 Luxury SUVs on the market today. More...

On Friday, Lexus announced that it will be building its first U.S. assembled vehicle at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. The first stateside Lexus ES 350 will roll off the assembly line in 2015, followed by 50,000 more Lexus models.

Toyota is sinking over $360 million into this endeavor, in hopes to create 750 U.S. jobs. Until the announcement, the Lexus line was exclusively manufactured in Japan. However, the luxury offshoot is American born. More...

Just a few days ago Hyundai displayed the updated 2014 Equus at the New York International Auto Show.  The 2014 Equus, which is Hyundai’s premium luxury sedan, has been redesigned significantly. With some exterior and interior modifications and more advanced technology, the 2014 Equus will likely remain the most shopped premium luxury sedan.

The exterior modifications on the 2104 Equus are mostly aesthetic. It is host to 19-inch turbine-blade silver wheels, a new front fascia without the chrome accents, and new side mirrors with an updated shape to maximize aerodynamics. With altered headlights and LED fog lights, the Equus has a new distinctive look. More...

Extreme Lexus? It sounds like an oxymoron, but the luxury Toyota sub-brand is trying to change its plush image after its victory at the 2012 Baja 1000. Lexus is attempting another win by backing Baja winner Joe Bacal and his JTGrey team again, this time for the Mint 400 in Las Vegas.

Starting in 1967, the Mint 400 is one of the oldest desert races, originally spanning from the Mint Hotel in Las Vegas (now defunct) to the Sahara Hotel in Lake Tahoe, California (renamed). Famous drivers of the treacherous course have included Steve McQueen, James Garner, and Parnelli Jones. More...

Toyota vehicles like the Lexus RX captured seven victories in the annual 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Dependability Ratings, released today. More...